The Ruta Imperial of Madrid is a path steeped in history, offering a unique glimpse into Spain‘s rich cultural heritage. This scenic route takes you through the heart of the… Read More
The Ruta Imperial of Madrid
Local Experiences
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My Madrid Walking Tour on Sidewalk Guide
Since last week, my Madrid walking tour “New Culture in Old Madrid: From Goya to Street Art” is available on Sidewalk Guide. So, if you are traveling or living in the Spanish capital… Read More
The King Is Dead, Long Live the King!
Can an official tourism organization bid farewell to the era of tourism? It seems so as Wonderful Copenhagen did just that, announcing its strategy towards 2020 and beyond. Localhood for… Read More
Creative Tourism and the Search of Identity
In a recent public discussion, Antonio Muñoz of the Seville City Hall made an interesting comment about the increasing difficulty in attracting new tourists: “now we have to go out… Read More
Augmenting the Real World with Detour
If travel is broken, Airbnb Trips is unlikely to “fix it”. Yet the analysis they do on their blog is largely agreeable. Certainly “travel has been replaced by tourism” and… Read More
Airbnb Trips and the Netflixization of Travel
The travel industry seems to move in a straight line, driven by commercial needs and, supposedly, the desire to meet the wishes of the users. It’s in this context that… Read More